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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its June 17 meeting, the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners approved a $139 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 that will guide Town programs starting July 1. The budget keeps current property and service district fees unchanged while raising the residential waste fee by $1/month and the power charge by 3% effective September 1—adding 18 full-time jobs. City of Wake Forest
- ➤ Wake Forest Town Manager Kip Padgett announced that Interim Police Chief Julius Jefferson is now the permanent Police Chief—appointed after a nationwide search. Jefferson served as Interim Chief since February 1 and brings nearly 20 years of department experience. City of Wake Forest
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A dangerous heat wave is affecting central NC, and doctors warn that infants, young children, older adults, and people with chronic conditions must take breaks, drink fluids, and check playground equipment for burns. WakeMed treated 22 patients between June 1 and June 17, and cooling stations are open across the county—residents should look out for symptoms like dizziness and muscle cramps. ABC 11
SHOP NEWS
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Couldn't Be Happiers
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket info TBD — Enjoy an engaging performance from a lively folk-rock/Americana duo.
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Fairy Hair Sparkle Session
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Frabjous Catfe — Cost to be determined — Add some shimmer to your hair with Fairy Hair while enjoying coffee and cuddling with kitties.
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Wake Forest Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event
7-9 p.m. — Buffalo Brothers Restaurant and Bar — Free entry — Connect with local professionals in an engaging networking atmosphere.
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Vegan Suede Purse Wood Burning Workshop
11 AM – 1 PM — MK Creative Arts Studio — Refunds available — Unleash your creativity with wood burning on vegan suede and make your very own handbag and makeup bag.
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Salsa Saturday With Live Bands
7-10 p.m. — Casa Cubana — Free entry — Enjoy live salsa music while dining at Casa Cubana with a vibrant atmosphere.
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